How to play Takattak?

Understand everything quickly

THE 3 versions

HOW TO PLAY

Takattak

The rules of the game are super simple!

I just received a Takattak

How did you guess? I have no sense of retort at all!

I'm sure you need some help.

Having a quick wit can be learned. that's actually what Takattak is for!

Alright, go on, explain everything to me, we're going to play now!

Takattak Classic, Takattak Bullies or Buddies, or Takattak Trash, we play in the same way

So that means once I've got it down, I can mix the cards from all three games?

Exactly! And that's nice.

The more you play, the more confident you become. You'll see, it comes very quickly.

Let's do this! I have a good feeling about it!!

But first, the goal of the game

o win as many cards as possible, yes... but most importantly:

Gain confidence in oneself

Learning to cope

Defending others

with the micro-aggressions of daily life, harassment, unpleasant remarks, and practicing setting one's boundaries.

Having more confidence: whether one is a child, teenager, or adult, it's always better. The more quick-witted we are, the more self-assured we become.

Fighting stereotypes, intervening, taking a stand without hesitation, arguing, and no longer letting anything go unchecked.

Now, let's play!

TO START

Take the deck of cards from the game you've chosen and place it on the table: that's the draw pile. Here, I'll show you all three.

Bullies or Buddies?

Classic

Trash

Place a 'Instructions' card

I choose a rule card and leave it clearly visible. Shall we start with the Chrono card?

Bullies or Buddies?cré

Classic

Trash

The Instructions cards

Yes, it's the simplest way to start. Depending on the games, we can have up to 4 instructions cards. These cards are freely available on the website www.si-trouille.com

• Chrono
• Dingo
• Intello
• Index

The goal of the game is to respond to the jab. But, not just anyhow!

Everyone gathers around the table. Each turn, you draw a card and read the jab out loud.

The designated instruction: the purple one

The Put-Down

The draw pile

And it's the color of the next card, the one left in the draw pile, that will indicate which instruction to respond with, thanks to the color code of the card."

IN SHORT...

Ok, It's a bit complicated to explain...

...But actually, it's quite simple. Did you understand?

So, if the next card is red...

And if it's blue?

...you have to respond with boomerang.

There you go, it's clear!

You have to respond with a compliment. I like compliments!

Let's summarize

Self-Mockery

Léa draws a card and reads: 'Is your shower broken?'

It's Louis: "Yes, I've been washing myself with the school's toilet paper for 3 years. I love it."

Everyone gathers around the table

We see the next card, which is yellow

The first one to respond with self-mockery wins the card

Let's summarize

10

Julia is the quickest to respond: 'Oh, but you can see my roots a bit'

Louis wins the card, and he's the one who will draw the next card:

The back of the next card is green: Truth

"Everyone agrees that it's self-mockery."

"We can tell you're blonde"

And she wins the card!

And in the end?

The one who wins the most cards wins the game. That's how we practice having quick wit!

The instructions

Can you explain the different instructions?

I will detail the instructions on the Chrono card with an example for each one. You can find all the explanations in the game manuals or on the website www.si-trouille.com. And of course, also Facebook and Instagram.

The instructions on the Chrono cards

For example, let's take this card:

Self-Mockery

Switch

And there you go, making fun of yourself! It leaves the other person speechless.

Simple: just change the subject

And you haven't even seen me before breakfast!

OH, A SQUIRREL!

You're ugly.

The instructions on the Chrono cards

Boomeraang

Thrut

Compliment

.. it's true. Acknowledge the facts: it's magical!

Complimenting the teaser, have you thought about it?

t's a game, have fun! Throw it back at them

I FIND THAT WE'RE LOOKING MORE AND MORE ALIKE.

INDEED, I'M NOT LOOKING MY BEST.

AND YOU'RE AS HANDSOME AS A PRINCE

I've got it all now!

You can also read the game manual, it's really well done.

Do you want more information?

You can also ask for help if you've been harassed or if you didn't manage to respond to a jab, even in real life.

Join us on Facebook or Instagram, where you can ask any questions.

Un petit truc entre nous

A GOOD TIPPractice first with just one instruction: draw 5 cards and respond only with self-mockery. Then, try with switch, etc. It's an excellent way to become the master of quick wit!

FOR delve deeper

• If you're using Takattak in a group or in class, and you want tips for running it smoothly, send an email to takattak@si-trouille.com.
• Facing harassment and need help?

Check this out:

www.objectif-rhinoceros.com

Go go go !

Let's play!

And post your best photos of your game sessions on Facebook!